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Lia Steinberg studies broadcast journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. This website was created to share her experiences exploring the world of geocaching as a college student, and to provide helpful hints and tips on how to have a pleasant and fulfilling geocaching experience.

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If you live in a high-populated city, it’s likely that urban geocaches are up your alley. However, if you live in a small, secluded town, most geocaches are found deep in the forest or on mountain trails. There are specific containers, terrains, and creativity that comes with either an urban or a nature cache and there are specific clues that you should look for during your hunt.

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The Urban Cache:

Usually a small container

Sometimes can be magnetic that is attached to electrical boxes, fences, or road signs

Blends in very well with its environment

You must act natural during the hunt so non-geocachers don’t think you’re up to something suspicious

Usually found in parking lots, public parks or near buildings

The Nature Cache:

A cache found deep in the forest of Clear Creek, PA.

Usually a larger container

Mostly found under a pile of rocks or in a tree

Do not have to worry about “muggles” or non-geocachers

Brings you to a beautiful or interesting place

After gaining some experience with finding urban and nature geocaches, it will become easier to decide what kind of finds you enjoy or which ones you find more difficult.

For more information on geocache containers, or if you are interested in buying a custom geocache container, you can visit the Cache Box Store .

What do you think?

Which kind of geocaching do you prefer to hunt? Which kind of geocaching is more challenging to you? Leave a comment and let me know!